Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app

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Spotify has launched Studio, a new desktop app that uses AI to generate personalized podcasts and daily briefings from user data.

Summary

Spotify has introduced a new standalone desktop application called Studio, developed by Spotify Labs, which allows users to generate AI-powered podcasts and daily briefings based on their personal data, including emails, calendars, and documents. The app features an AI agent capable of browsing the web and integrating personal context to create customized audio content that syncs across devices. This move positions Spotify as a competitor to tools like Google’s NotebookLM, expanding the platform's utility beyond music and into personalized audio information services.

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